[RE-wrenches] Unique Off Grid Ranges

[Drake]

You are right. We plan to use that option.

At 12:59 PM 10/12/2017, you wrote:
>Drake, is it possible the 8 each D cells might last for several years?  and
>would make the payback to long to return the cost of the voltage reducer?
>Several years ago Samlex used to have a 48 V to 12 V special order.  But I
>don't think they offer anymore.  Dean Middleton is with a new company that
>has such products
>
>On Thu, Oct 12, 2017 at 8:36 AM, Drake <drake.chamberlin at redwoodalliance.org
> > wrote:
>
> > Hi Michael,
> >
> > That really helps. With the problems reported on the Unique Range, I'm
> > leaning heavily toward Peerless.
> >
> > Since the Peerless has 8 D cells for the ignitor at 1.5 VDC each, I am
> > wondering if a 48V to 12V voltage reducer might be able to run the sparker
> > and avoid the use of the batteries (if these are still available).
> >
> > Thank you,
> >
> > Drake
> >
> >
> > At 06:23 PM 10/11/2017, you wrote:
> >
> >> There is a thread of comments on the HP web site about off-grid ranges,
> >> including some comments about the Unique.
> >>
> >> https://www.homepower.com/articles/home-efficiency/equipment
> >> -products/ask-experts-grid-ranges
> >>
> >> Drake wrote at 12:31 PM 10/11/2017:
> >>
> >> >Hello Wrenches,
> >> >
> >> >Some time back, Unique Off Grid Ranges were discussed on the list. At
> >> that time on one had any experience with them.
> >> http://uniqueoffgrid.com/product/unique-elite-30-off-grid-propane-range/
> >> >
> >> >Has anyone tried them?
> >> >
> >> >Is there a range out there that you really like.
> >> >
> >> >Thanks,
> >> >
> >> >Drake
> >> >
> >> >Drake Chamberlin
> >>
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